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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 183 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 183 and 121.74 is: 181.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 183 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/183 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 183 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 22,278.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278.42/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.66

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