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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.38 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.38 and 117.25 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.38 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.38 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.38 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 21,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617.65/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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