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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 185.47 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 185.47 and 46.63 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 185.47 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/185.47 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 185.47 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 8,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647.42/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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