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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.80, 185.81 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.80, 185.81 and 58.83 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.80 : 185.81 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.80/185.81 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.80x = 185.81 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.80x = 10,930.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,930.91/123.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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