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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 182.12 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 182.12 and 116.44 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 182.12 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/182.12 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 182.12 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 21,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205.02/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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