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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 183.39 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 183.39 and 83.84 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 183.39 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/183.39 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 183.39 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 15,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374.42/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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