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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.67, 185.54 and 46.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.67, 185.54 and 46.66 is: 70.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.67 : 185.54 = 46.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.67/185.54 = 46.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.67x = 185.54 × 46.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.67x = 8,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657.30/123.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.00

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