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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 183 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 183 and 57.10 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 183 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/183 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 183 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 10,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449.30/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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