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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.83 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.83 and 95.55 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.83 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.83 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.83 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 17,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,564.48/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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