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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 184.05 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 184.05 and 82.08 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 184.05 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/184.05 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 184.05 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 15,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,106.82/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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