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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 183.89 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 183.89 and 87.91 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 183.89 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/183.89 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 183.89 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 16,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,165.77/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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