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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 182.65 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 182.65 and 86.20 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 182.65 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/182.65 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 182.65 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 15,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,744.43/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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