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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.07, 184.62 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.07, 184.62 and 46.06 is: 69.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.07 : 184.62 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.07/184.62 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.07x = 184.62 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.07x = 8,503.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503.60/123.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.10

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