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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 183.34 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 183.34 and 95.33 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 183.34 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/183.34 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 183.34 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 17,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,478.02/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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