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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 183.71 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 183.71 and 95.11 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 183.71 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/183.71 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 183.71 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 17,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473.21/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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