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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 183.60 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 183.60 and 119.70 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 183.60 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/183.60 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 183.60 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 21,976.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976.92/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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