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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 168.81 and 83.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 168.81 and 83.06 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 168.81 = 83.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/168.81 = 83.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 168.81 × 83.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 14,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.84/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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