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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 183.35 and 89.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 183.35 and 89.86 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 183.35 = 89.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/183.35 = 89.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 183.35 × 89.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 16,474.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,474.92/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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