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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183.23 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183.23 and 120.88 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183.23 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183.23 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183.23 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 22,148.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148.84/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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