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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 182.34 and 117.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 182.34 and 117.85 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 182.34 = 117.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/182.34 = 117.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 182.34 × 117.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 21,488.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,488.31/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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