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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 185.18 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 185.18 and 122.60 is: 185.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 185.18 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/185.18 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 185.18 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 22,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.07/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.18

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