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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.07 and 82.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.07 and 82.44 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.07 = 82.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.07 = 82.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.07 × 82.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 15,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,174.94/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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