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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.48 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.48 and 120.12 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.48 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.48 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.48 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 22,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039.62/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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