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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123, 184.48 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123, 184.48 and 36.36 is: 54.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123 : 184.48 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123/184.48 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123x = 184.48 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123x = 6,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,707.69/123
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.53

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