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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.18 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.18 and 119.73 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.18 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.18 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.18 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 22,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,050.65/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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