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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 184.67 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 184.67 and 54.60 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 184.67 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/184.67 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 184.67 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 10,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082.98/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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