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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.45 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.45 and 117 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.45 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.45 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.45 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 21,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,463.65/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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