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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 186.06 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 186.06 and 59.10 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 186.06 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/186.06 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 186.06 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 10,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,995.67/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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