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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.87, 185.82 and 46.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.87, 185.82 and 46.83 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.87 : 185.82 = 46.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.87/185.82 = 46.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.87x = 185.82 × 46.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.87x = 8,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701.95/123.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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