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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.23, 184.86 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.23, 184.86 and 46.22 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.23 : 184.86 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.23/184.86 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.23x = 184.86 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.23x = 8,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544.23/123.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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