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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 184.41 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 184.41 and 88.61 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 184.41 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/184.41 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 184.41 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 16,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339.65/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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