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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 185.17 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 185.17 and 46.40 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 185.17 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/185.17 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 185.17 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 8,591.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591.66/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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