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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.29, 184.94 and 59.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.29, 184.94 and 59.21 is: 88.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.29 : 184.94 = 59.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.29/184.94 = 59.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.29x = 184.94 × 59.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.29x = 10,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,950.30/123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.82

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