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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.14, 672.23 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.14, 672.23 and 123.54 is: 185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.14 : 672.23 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.14/672.23 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.14x = 672.23 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.14x = 83,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,047.29/448.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.32

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