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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 184.58 and 41.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 184.58 and 41.91 is: 62.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 184.58 = 41.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/184.58 = 41.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 184.58 × 41.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 7,735.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735.54/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.84

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