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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.97, 185.98 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.97, 185.98 and 59.85 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.97 : 185.98 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.97/185.98 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.97x = 185.98 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.97x = 11,130.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,130.90/123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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