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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 182.97 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 182.97 and 83.42 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 182.97 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/182.97 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 182.97 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 15,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,262.44/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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