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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.47 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.47 and 95.35 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.47 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.47 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.47 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 17,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493.86/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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