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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 183.17 and 58.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 183.17 and 58.03 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 183.17 = 58.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/183.17 = 58.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 183.17 × 58.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 10,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.06/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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