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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.66 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.66 and 54.66 is: 81.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.66 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.66 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.66 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 10,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,093.52/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.89

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