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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 181.91 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 181.91 and 117.25 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 181.91 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/181.91 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 181.91 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 21,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328.79/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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