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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.14 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.14 and 118.92 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.14 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.14 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.14 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 21,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.93/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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