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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 182.69 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 182.69 and 117.45 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 182.69 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/182.69 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 182.69 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 21,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455.90/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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