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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 183.67 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 183.67 and 95.01 is: 142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 183.67 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/183.67 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 183.67 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 17,450.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450.59/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.30

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