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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.56, 185.39 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.56, 185.39 and 58.52 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.56 : 185.39 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.56/185.39 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.56x = 185.39 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.56x = 10,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,849.02/123.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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