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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 183.72 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 183.72 and 86.44 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 183.72 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/183.72 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 183.72 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 15,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,880.76/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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