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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.58 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.58 and 49.94 is: 74.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.58 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.58 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.58 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 9,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,217.93/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.89

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