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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 183.87 and 57.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 183.87 and 57.55 is: 86.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 183.87 = 57.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/183.87 = 57.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 183.87 × 57.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 10,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,581.72/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.39

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