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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 183.39 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 183.39 and 116.86 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 183.39 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/183.39 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 183.39 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 21,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,431.40/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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