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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 183.24 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 183.24 and 85.62 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 183.24 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/183.24 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 183.24 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 15,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689.01/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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