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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 182.99 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 182.99 and 86.27 is: 129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 182.99 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/182.99 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 182.99 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 15,785.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785.85/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.21

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