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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 183 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 183 and 117.60 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 183 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/183 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 183 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 21,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,520.80/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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