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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 182.84 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 182.84 and 117.55 is: 175.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 182.84 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/182.84 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 182.84 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 21,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492.84/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.19

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