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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.36 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.36 and 88.08 is: 131.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.36 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.36 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.36 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 16,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150.35/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.97

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