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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 182.79 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 182.79 and 81.37 is: 121.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 182.79 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/182.79 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 182.79 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 14,873.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,873.62/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.86

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