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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 183.09 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 183.09 and 116.54 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 183.09 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/183.09 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 183.09 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 21,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.31/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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