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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.51 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.51 and 95.64 is: 143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.51 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.51 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.51 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 17,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,550.90/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.21

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