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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.53, 185.20 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.53, 185.20 and 46.45 is: 69.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.53 : 185.20 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.53/185.20 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.53x = 185.20 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.53x = 8,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603.18/123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.64

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