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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 182.88 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 182.88 and 83.40 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 182.88 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/182.88 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 182.88 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 15,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,252.19/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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