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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.42 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.42 and 86.31 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.42 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.42 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.42 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 15,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830.98/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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