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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 183.77 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 183.77 and 86.52 is: 129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 183.77 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/183.77 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 183.77 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 15,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899.78/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.64

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