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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 182.72 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 182.72 and 117.48 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 182.72 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/182.72 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 182.72 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 21,465.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,465.95/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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