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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.67, 183.74 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.67, 183.74 and 119.61 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.67 : 183.74 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.67/183.74 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.67x = 183.74 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.67x = 21,976.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976.54/122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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