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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 185.22 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 185.22 and 42.32 is: 63.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 185.22 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/185.22 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 185.22 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 7,838.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838.97/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.50

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