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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 184.02 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 184.02 and 120.59 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 184.02 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/184.02 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 184.02 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 22,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189.45/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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