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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 182.70 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 182.70 and 85.89 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 182.70 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/182.70 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 182.70 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 15,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692.10/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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