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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.33, 184.90 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.33, 184.90 and 59.13 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.33 : 184.90 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.33/184.90 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.33x = 184.90 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.33x = 10,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933.14/123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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