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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.20, 184.85 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.20, 184.85 and 46.20 is: 69.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.20 : 184.85 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.20/184.85 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.20x = 184.85 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.20x = 8,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538.91/123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.31

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