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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 168.45 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 168.45 and 83.25 is: 114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 168.45 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/168.45 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 168.45 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 14,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023.46/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.90

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