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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 183.92 and 86.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 183.92 and 86.60 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 183.92 = 86.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/183.92 = 86.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 183.92 × 86.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 15,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,927.47/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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