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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.15, 184.70 and 36.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.15, 184.70 and 36.49 is: 54.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.15 : 184.70 = 36.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.15/184.70 = 36.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.15x = 184.70 × 36.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.15x = 6,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738.87/123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.72

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