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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 182.88 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 182.88 and 85.88 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 182.88 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/182.88 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 182.88 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 15,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,704.82/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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