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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.94 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.94 and 85.96 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.94 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.94 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.94 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 15,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725.52/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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