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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.61 and 46.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.61 and 46.10 is: 69.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.61 = 46.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.61 = 46.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.61 × 46.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 8,511.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,511.10/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.14

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