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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 183.24 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 183.24 and 118.48 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 183.24 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/183.24 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 183.24 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 21,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,709.36/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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