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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 184.32 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 184.32 and 95.68 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 184.32 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/184.32 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 184.32 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 17,635.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635.74/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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