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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 185.15 and 36.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 185.15 and 36.80 is: 55.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 185.15 = 36.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/185.15 = 36.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 185.15 × 36.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 6,812.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,812.59/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.18

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