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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 185.14 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 185.14 and 45.35 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 185.14 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/185.14 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 185.14 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 8,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396.10/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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