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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 182.64 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 182.64 and 118.07 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 182.64 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/182.64 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 182.64 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 21,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562.80/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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