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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.07, 184.73 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.07, 184.73 and 54.64 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.07 : 184.73 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.07/184.73 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.07x = 184.73 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.07x = 10,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.91/123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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