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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.08 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.08 and 58.50 is: 87.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.08 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.08 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.08 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 10,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,768.68/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.76

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