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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 184.65 and 36.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 184.65 and 36.44 is: 54.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 184.65 = 36.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/184.65 = 36.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 184.65 × 36.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 6,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728.48/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.64

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