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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 184.01 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 184.01 and 120.09 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 184.01 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/184.01 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 184.01 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 22,097.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.16/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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