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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.92 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.92 and 117.72 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.92 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.92 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.92 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 21,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650.47/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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