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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.67 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.67 and 81.81 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.67 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.67 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.67 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 15,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025.84/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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