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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.06 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.06 and 83.64 is: 125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.06 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.06 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.06 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 15,311.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,311.14/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.24

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