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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 168.65 and 83.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 168.65 and 83.39 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 168.65 = 83.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/168.65 = 83.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 168.65 × 83.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 14,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.72/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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