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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.73 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.73 and 58.38 is: 87.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.73 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.73 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.73 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 10,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.16/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.52

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