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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 183.82 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 183.82 and 96.87 is: 145.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 183.82 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/183.82 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 183.82 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 17,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806.16/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.17

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