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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 184.35 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 184.35 and 58.75 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 184.35 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/184.35 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 184.35 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 10,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830.56/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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