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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 183.92 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 183.92 and 58.52 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 183.92 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/183.92 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 183.92 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 10,763.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763.00/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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