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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 184.79 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 184.79 and 120.95 is: 182.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 184.79 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/184.79 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 184.79 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 22,350.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350.35/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.35

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