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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 182.80 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 182.80 and 119.04 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 182.80 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/182.80 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 182.80 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 21,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,760.51/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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