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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.76, 185.54 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.76, 185.54 and 58.72 is: 88.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.76 : 185.54 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.76/185.54 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.76x = 185.54 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.76x = 10,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,893.98/123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.03

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