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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.74 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.74 and 54.66 is: 82.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.74 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.74 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.74 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 10,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097.89/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.04

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