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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 184.57 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 184.57 and 44.96 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 184.57 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/184.57 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 184.57 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 8,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,297.51/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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