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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 168.28 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 168.28 and 83.13 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 168.28 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/168.28 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 168.28 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 13,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.12/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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