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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 183.21 and 58.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 183.21 and 58.07 is: 87.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 183.21 = 58.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/183.21 = 58.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 183.21 × 58.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 10,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638.09/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.06

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