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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.08 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.08 and 82.16 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.08 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.08 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.08 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 15,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.01/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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