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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 183 and 64.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 183 and 64.24 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 183 = 64.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/183 = 64.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 183 × 64.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 11,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,755.92/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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