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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.40 and 57.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.40 and 57.28 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.40 = 57.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.40 = 57.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.40 × 57.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 10,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505.15/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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