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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.21 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.21 and 85.72 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.21 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.21 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.21 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 15,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,703.85/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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