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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.09, 184.77 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.09, 184.77 and 58.22 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.09 : 184.77 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.09/184.77 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.09x = 184.77 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.09x = 10,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,757.08/123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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