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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 182.43 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 182.43 and 116.20 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 182.43 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/182.43 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 182.43 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 21,198.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,198.37/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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