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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 183.28 and 117.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 183.28 and 117.26 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 183.28 = 117.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/183.28 = 117.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 183.28 × 117.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 21,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.41/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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