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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 183.20 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 183.20 and 57.14 is: 85.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 183.20 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/183.20 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 183.20 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 10,468.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468.05/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.76

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