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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.12 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.12 and 57.09 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.12 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.12 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.12 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 10,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,454.32/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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