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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.59 and 36.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.59 and 36.40 is: 54.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.59 = 36.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.59 = 36.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.59 × 36.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 6,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,719.40/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.59

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