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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 184.25 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 184.25 and 88.71 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 184.25 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/184.25 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 184.25 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 16,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344.82/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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