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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.46, 184.98 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.46, 184.98 and 58.35 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.46 : 184.98 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.46/184.98 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.46x = 184.98 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.46x = 10,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794.50/123.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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