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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.91, 185.89 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.91, 185.89 and 46.88 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.91 : 185.89 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.91/185.89 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.91x = 185.89 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.91x = 8,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714.52/123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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