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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 183.02 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 183.02 and 57.02 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 183.02 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/183.02 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 183.02 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 10,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,435.80/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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