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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 183.59 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 183.59 and 120.11 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 183.59 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/183.59 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 183.59 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 22,049.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,049.48/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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