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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.35 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.35 and 87.49 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.35 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.35 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.35 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 16,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041.29/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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