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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.16, 184.77 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.16, 184.77 and 58.16 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.16 : 184.77 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.16/184.77 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.16x = 184.77 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.16x = 10,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745.30/123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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