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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.11, 184.56 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.11, 184.56 and 58.07 is: 87.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.11 : 184.56 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.11/184.56 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.11x = 184.56 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.11x = 10,717.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,717.40/123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.06

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