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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.61, 185.41 and 59.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.61, 185.41 and 59.29 is: 88.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.61 : 185.41 = 59.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.61/185.41 = 59.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.61x = 185.41 × 59.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.61x = 10,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,992.96/123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.93

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