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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.23, 182.19 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.23, 182.19 and 118.29 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.23 : 182.19 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.23/182.19 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.23x = 182.19 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.23x = 21,551.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.26/122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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