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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 184.53 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 184.53 and 116.29 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 184.53 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/184.53 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 184.53 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 21,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457.97/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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