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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.10, 184.72 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.10, 184.72 and 54.60 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.10 : 184.72 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.10/184.72 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.10x = 184.72 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.10x = 10,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085.71/123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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