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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183 and 117.92 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 21,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.36/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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