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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.38 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.38 and 58.78 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.38 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.38 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.38 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 10,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,837.86/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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