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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.93 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.93 and 88.39 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.93 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.93 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.93 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 16,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,257.57/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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