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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.86, 185.73 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.86, 185.73 and 46.82 is: 70.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.86 : 185.73 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.86/185.73 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.86x = 185.73 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.86x = 8,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695.88/123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.21

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