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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.34 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.34 and 118.17 is: 177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.34 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.34 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.34 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 21,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665.29/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.02

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