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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.61, 185.50 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.61, 185.50 and 46.64 is: 69.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.61 : 185.50 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.61/185.50 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.61x = 185.50 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.61x = 8,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651.72/123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.99

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