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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 183.84 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 183.84 and 83.96 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 183.84 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/183.84 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 183.84 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 15,435.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,435.21/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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