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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 182.48 and 121.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 182.48 and 121.95 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 182.48 = 121.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/182.48 = 121.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 182.48 × 121.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 22,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252.83/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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