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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.96 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.96 and 120.08 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.96 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.96 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.96 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 22,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089.92/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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