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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 182.96 and 87.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 182.96 and 87.71 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 182.96 = 87.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/182.96 = 87.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 182.96 × 87.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 16,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046.07/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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