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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 182.99 and 78.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 182.99 and 78.81 is: 118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 182.99 = 78.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/182.99 = 78.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 182.99 × 78.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 14,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420.95/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.15

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