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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.43, 184.97 and 58.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.43, 184.97 and 58.42 is: 87.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.43 : 184.97 = 58.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.43/184.97 = 58.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.43x = 184.97 × 58.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.43x = 10,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,805.02/123.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.54

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