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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.69 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.69 and 116.16 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.69 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.69 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.69 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 21,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.43/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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