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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 183.85 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 183.85 and 95.50 is: 143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 183.85 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/183.85 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 183.85 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 17,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,557.68/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.12

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