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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.84 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.84 and 118.35 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.84 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.84 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.84 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 21,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,757.46/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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