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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 182.94 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 182.94 and 95.06 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 182.94 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/182.94 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 182.94 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 17,391.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,391.09/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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