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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 184 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 184 and 84.22 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 184 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/184 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 184 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 15,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,496.48/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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