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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 186.83 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 186.83 and 59.58 is: 89.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 186.83 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/186.83 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 186.83 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 11,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131.03/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.32

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