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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 182.64 and 116.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 182.64 and 116.63 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 182.64 = 116.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/182.64 = 116.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 182.64 × 116.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 21,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,300.39/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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