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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 182.86 and 81.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 182.86 and 81.31 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 182.86 = 81.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/182.86 = 81.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 182.86 × 81.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 14,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.43/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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