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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 184.11 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 184.11 and 88.58 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 184.11 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/184.11 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 184.11 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 16,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307.54/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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