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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.12, 184.68 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.12, 184.68 and 58.08 is: 87.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.12 : 184.68 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.12/184.68 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.12x = 184.68 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.12x = 10,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.21/123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.12

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