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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 183.51 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 183.51 and 88.14 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 183.51 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/183.51 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 183.51 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 16,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,174.57/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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