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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.20 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.20 and 85.65 is: 128.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.20 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.20 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.20 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 15,690.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,690.65/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.38

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