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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.92 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.92 and 121.07 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.92 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.92 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.92 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 22,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265.67/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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