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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.43 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.43 and 88.12 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.43 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.43 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.43 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 16,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164.19/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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