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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.06, 184.70 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.06, 184.70 and 58.14 is: 87.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.06 : 184.70 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.06/184.70 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.06x = 184.70 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.06x = 10,738.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,738.46/123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.26

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