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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.19, 183.14 and 87.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.19, 183.14 and 87.77 is: 131.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.19 : 183.14 = 87.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.19/183.14 = 87.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.19x = 183.14 × 87.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.19x = 16,072.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,072.84/122.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.54

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