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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183 and 121.62 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 22,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256.46/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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