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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 182.92 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 182.92 and 118.72 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 182.92 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/182.92 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 182.92 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 21,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716.26/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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