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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.96 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.96 and 95.64 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.96 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.96 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.96 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 17,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593.93/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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