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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 183.51 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 183.51 and 119.89 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 183.51 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/183.51 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 183.51 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 22,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001.01/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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