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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 182.96 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 182.96 and 78.80 is: 117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 182.96 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/182.96 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 182.96 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 14,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416.79/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.96

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