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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.39 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.39 and 121.82 is: 182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.39 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.39 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.39 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 22,339.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339.65/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.74

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