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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 183.97 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 183.97 and 95.85 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 183.97 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/183.97 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 183.97 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 17,633.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.64/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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