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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 182.73 and 85.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 182.73 and 85.49 is: 127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 182.73 = 85.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/182.73 = 85.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 182.73 × 85.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 15,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620.67/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.95

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