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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.53, 183.84 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.53, 183.84 and 88.33 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.53 : 183.84 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.53/183.84 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.53x = 183.84 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.53x = 16,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,237.80/122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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