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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 184.26 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 184.26 and 84.39 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 184.26 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/184.26 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 184.26 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 15,549.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.70/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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