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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 184.91 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 184.91 and 61.65 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 184.91 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/184.91 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 184.91 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 11,399.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399.39/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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