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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.78, 185.66 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.78, 185.66 and 58.76 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.78 : 185.66 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.78/185.66 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.78x = 185.66 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.78x = 10,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,909.38/123.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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