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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.31 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.31 and 96.62 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.31 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.31 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.31 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 17,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710.25/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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