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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.08 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.08 and 57 is: 85.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.08 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.08 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.08 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 10,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435.56/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.54

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