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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 185.42 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 185.42 and 121.64 is: 183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 185.42 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/185.42 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 185.42 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 22,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.87/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.89

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