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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 183.90 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 183.90 and 88.47 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 183.90 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/183.90 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 183.90 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 16,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269.63/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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