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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 182.93 and 78.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 182.93 and 78.73 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 182.93 = 78.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/182.93 = 78.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 182.93 × 78.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 14,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402.41/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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