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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.12 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.12 and 89.60 is: 134.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.12 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.12 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.12 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 16,407.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407.55/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.49

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