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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 184.16 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 184.16 and 81.52 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 184.16 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/184.16 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 184.16 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 15,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012.72/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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