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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 183.48 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 183.48 and 119.08 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 183.48 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/183.48 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 183.48 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 21,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,848.80/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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