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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 182.79 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 182.79 and 86.02 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 182.79 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/182.79 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 182.79 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 15,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,723.60/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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