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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 185.93 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 185.93 and 58.97 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 185.93 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/185.93 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 185.93 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 10,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,964.68/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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