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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.70 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.70 and 46.74 is: 70.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.70 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.70 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.70 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 8,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.62/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.12

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