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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.26 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.26 and 82.20 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.26 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.26 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.26 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 15,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.17/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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