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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 672.12 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 672.12 and 123.42 is: 185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 672.12 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/672.12 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 672.12 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 82,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,953.05/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.14

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