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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.92, 185.94 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.92, 185.94 and 59.76 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.92 : 185.94 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.92/185.94 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.92x = 185.94 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.92x = 11,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111.77/123.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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