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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 182.84 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 182.84 and 87.26 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 182.84 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/182.84 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 182.84 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 15,954.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954.62/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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