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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 184.21 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 184.21 and 82.25 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 184.21 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/184.21 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 184.21 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 15,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150.84/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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