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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 182.52 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 182.52 and 120.96 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 182.52 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/182.52 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 182.52 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 22,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077.62/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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