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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 168.72 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 168.72 and 83.52 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 168.72 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/168.72 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 168.72 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 14,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091.49/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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