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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 182.91 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 182.91 and 83.58 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 182.91 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/182.91 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 182.91 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 15,287.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287.62/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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