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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.26, 184.79 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.26, 184.79 and 58.22 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.26 : 184.79 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.26/184.79 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.26x = 184.79 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.26x = 10,757.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,757.70/123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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