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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.57 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.57 and 46.01 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.57 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.57 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.57 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 8,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,492.41/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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