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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.17, 184.85 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.17, 184.85 and 59.09 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.17 : 184.85 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.17/184.85 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.17x = 184.85 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.17x = 10,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922.49/123.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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