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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.93, 184.25 and 57.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.93, 184.25 and 57.87 is: 86.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.93 : 184.25 = 57.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.93/184.25 = 57.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.93x = 184.25 × 57.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.93x = 10,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,662.55/122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.74

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