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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 183 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 183 and 86.04 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 183 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/183 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 183 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 15,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745.32/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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