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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 184.30 and 58.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 184.30 and 58.76 is: 88.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 184.30 = 58.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/184.30 = 58.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 184.30 × 58.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 10,829.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,829.47/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.16

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