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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 182.92 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 182.92 and 118.86 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 182.92 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/182.92 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 182.92 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 21,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.87/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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