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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 182.75 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 182.75 and 85.34 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 182.75 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/182.75 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 182.75 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 15,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595.89/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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