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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.58 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.58 and 45.01 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.58 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.58 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.58 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 8,307.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307.60/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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