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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.72 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.72 and 86.50 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.72 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.72 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.72 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 15,891.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891.78/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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