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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.07, 184.46 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.07, 184.46 and 54.49 is: 81.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.07 : 184.46 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.07/184.46 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.07x = 184.46 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.07x = 10,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051.23/123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.67

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