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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 185.75 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 185.75 and 101.11 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 185.75 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/185.75 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 185.75 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 18,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,781.18/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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