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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 183.47 and 57.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 183.47 and 57.33 is: 85.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 183.47 = 57.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/183.47 = 57.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 183.47 × 57.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 10,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,518.93/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.98

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