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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 183.06 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 183.06 and 56.14 is: 84.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 183.06 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/183.06 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 183.06 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 10,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,276.99/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.22

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