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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 184.77 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 184.77 and 56.43 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 184.77 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/184.77 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 184.77 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 10,426.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,426.57/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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