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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 182.62 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 182.62 and 118.84 is: 177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 182.62 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/182.62 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 182.62 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 21,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701.80/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.09

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