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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.36, 184.98 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.36, 184.98 and 46.32 is: 69.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.36 : 184.98 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.36/184.98 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.36x = 184.98 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.36x = 8,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,568.27/123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.46

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