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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.39, 184.83 and 58.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.39, 184.83 and 58.45 is: 87.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.39 : 184.83 = 58.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.39/184.83 = 58.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.39x = 184.83 × 58.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.39x = 10,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803.00/123.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.55

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