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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 182.76 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 182.76 and 120.96 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 182.76 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/182.76 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 182.76 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 22,106.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106.65/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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