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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.28 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.28 and 84.33 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.28 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.28 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.28 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 15,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,539.65/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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