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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.84, 205.83 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.84, 205.83 and 122.45 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.84 : 205.83 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.84/205.83 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.84x = 205.83 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.84x = 25,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202.85/137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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