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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.08, 184.64 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.08, 184.64 and 58.05 is: 87.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.08 : 184.64 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.08/184.64 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.08x = 184.64 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.08x = 10,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,718.35/123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.08

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