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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.30 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.30 and 83.73 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.30 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.30 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.30 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 15,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,347.71/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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