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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 184.23 and 58.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 184.23 and 58.67 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 184.23 = 58.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/184.23 = 58.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 184.23 × 58.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 10,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,807.85/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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