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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 168.69 and 82.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 168.69 and 82.88 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 168.69 = 82.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/168.69 = 82.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 168.69 × 82.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 13,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,981.03/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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