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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 185.75 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 185.75 and 46.78 is: 70.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 185.75 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/185.75 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 185.75 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 8,688.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,688.86/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.16

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