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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 182.88 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 182.88 and 85.92 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 182.88 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/182.88 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 182.88 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 15,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713.05/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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