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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.98, 185.96 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.98, 185.96 and 59.86 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.98 : 185.96 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.98/185.96 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.98x = 185.96 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.98x = 11,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131.57/123.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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