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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 183.55 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 183.55 and 64.59 is: 96.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 183.55 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/183.55 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 183.55 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 11,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,855.49/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.80

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