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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 183.69 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 183.69 and 88.30 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 183.69 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/183.69 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 183.69 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 16,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219.83/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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