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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.02, 184.46 and 41.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.02, 184.46 and 41.86 is: 62.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.02 : 184.46 = 41.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.02/184.46 = 41.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.02x = 184.46 × 41.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.02x = 7,721.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721.50/123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.77

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