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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.24 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.24 and 95.16 is: 142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.24 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.24 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.24 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 17,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.12/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.60

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