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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 182.84 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 182.84 and 85.89 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 182.84 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/182.84 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 182.84 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 15,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,703.70/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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