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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.88, 185.80 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.88, 185.80 and 59.76 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.88 : 185.80 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.88/185.80 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.88x = 185.80 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.88x = 11,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103.41/123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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