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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 183.15 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 183.15 and 91.53 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 183.15 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/183.15 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 183.15 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 16,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763.72/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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