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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.94, 185.91 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.94, 185.91 and 46.90 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.94 : 185.91 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.94/185.91 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.94x = 185.91 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.94x = 8,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719.18/123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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