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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 183.20 and 87.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 183.20 and 87.80 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 183.20 = 87.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/183.20 = 87.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 183.20 × 87.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 16,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,083.61/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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