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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.91 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.91 and 46.86 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.91 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.91 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.91 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 8,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711.74/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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