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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 183.44 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 183.44 and 58.21 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 183.44 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/183.44 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 183.44 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 10,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,677.75/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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