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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 184.72 and 46.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 184.72 and 46.09 is: 69.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 184.72 = 46.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/184.72 = 46.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 184.72 × 46.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 8,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,513.82/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.15

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