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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.40 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.40 and 58.72 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.40 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.40 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.40 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 10,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,827.97/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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