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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.44 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.44 and 86.18 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.44 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.44 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.44 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 15,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808.86/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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