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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 184.91 and 46.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 184.91 and 46.28 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 184.91 = 46.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/184.91 = 46.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 184.91 × 46.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 8,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.71/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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