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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.14, 184.46 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.14, 184.46 and 58.20 is: 87.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.14 : 184.46 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.14/184.46 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.14x = 184.46 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.14x = 10,734.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,734.97/123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.18

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