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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.27 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.27 and 119.90 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.27 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.27 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.27 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 21,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,974.07/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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