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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 181.67 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 181.67 and 116.46 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 181.67 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/181.67 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 181.67 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 21,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156.71/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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