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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 183.81 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 183.81 and 88.66 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 183.81 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/183.81 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 183.81 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 16,296.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296.59/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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