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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.05, 184.48 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.05, 184.48 and 45.97 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.05 : 184.48 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.05/184.48 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.05x = 184.48 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.05x = 8,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479.97/123.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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