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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.60 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.60 and 58.26 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.60 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.60 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.60 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 10,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,696.54/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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