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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 182.44 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 182.44 and 122.20 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 182.44 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/182.44 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 182.44 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 22,294.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294.17/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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