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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.47 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.47 and 88.19 is: 132.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.47 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.47 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.47 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 16,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.86/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.16

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