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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.48 and 85.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.48 and 85.98 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.48 = 85.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.48 = 85.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.48 × 85.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 15,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775.61/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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