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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 184.11 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 184.11 and 88.45 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 184.11 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/184.11 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 184.11 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 16,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.53/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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