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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.22, 184.79 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.22, 184.79 and 46.18 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.22 : 184.79 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.22/184.79 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.22x = 184.79 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.22x = 8,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.26/123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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