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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.35 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.35 and 82.59 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.35 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.35 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.35 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 15,224.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,224.54/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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