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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 183.97 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 183.97 and 84.14 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 183.97 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/183.97 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 183.97 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 15,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,479.24/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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