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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 184.63 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 184.63 and 58.94 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 184.63 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/184.63 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 184.63 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 10,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882.09/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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