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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 184.56 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 184.56 and 54.52 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 184.56 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/184.56 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 184.56 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 10,062.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062.21/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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