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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.48, 185.26 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.48, 185.26 and 46.50 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.48 : 185.26 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.48/185.26 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.48x = 185.26 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.48x = 8,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614.59/123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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