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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 183.84 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 183.84 and 86.32 is: 129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 183.84 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/183.84 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 183.84 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 15,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869.07/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.26

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