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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.65 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.65 and 82.41 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.65 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.65 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.65 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 15,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217.01/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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