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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 168.48 and 83.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 168.48 and 83.25 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 168.48 = 83.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/168.48 = 83.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 168.48 × 83.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 14,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025.96/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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