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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 184.81 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 184.81 and 116.01 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 184.81 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/184.81 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 184.81 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 21,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439.52/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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