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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 184 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 184 and 121.30 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 184 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/184 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 184 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 22,319.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319.20/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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