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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.39 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.39 and 81.15 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.39 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.39 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.39 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 14,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.10/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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