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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.87 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.87 and 84.06 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.87 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.87 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.87 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 15,456.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,456.11/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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