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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 184.14 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 184.14 and 95.76 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 184.14 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/184.14 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 184.14 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 17,633.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.25/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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