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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 183.32 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 183.32 and 57.26 is: 85.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 183.32 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/183.32 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 183.32 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 10,497.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497.29/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.86

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