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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.25, 184.98 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.25, 184.98 and 59.14 is: 88.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.25 : 184.98 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.25/184.98 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.25x = 184.98 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.25x = 10,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939.72/123.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.76

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