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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 185.93 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 185.93 and 59.88 is: 89.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 185.93 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/185.93 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 185.93 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 11,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132.71/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.68

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