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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 186.08 and 58.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 186.08 and 58.95 is: 88.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 186.08 = 58.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/186.08 = 58.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 186.08 × 58.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 10,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,969.42/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.44

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