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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 186.93 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 186.93 and 58.77 is: 88.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 186.93 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/186.93 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 186.93 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 10,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985.88/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.10

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