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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 183.25 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 183.25 and 57.24 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 183.25 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/183.25 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 183.25 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 10,490.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,490.10/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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