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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.49, 185.26 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.49, 185.26 and 46.45 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.49 : 185.26 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.49/185.26 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.49x = 185.26 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.49x = 8,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,605.79/123.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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