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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.26 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.26 and 116 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.26 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.26 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.26 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 21,374.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374.16/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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