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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 183.05 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 183.05 and 87.99 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 183.05 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/183.05 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 183.05 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 16,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105.77/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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