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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 182.26 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 182.26 and 121.24 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 182.26 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/182.26 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 182.26 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 22,097.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.20/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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