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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 183.41 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 183.41 and 119.94 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 183.41 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/183.41 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 183.41 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 21,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997.60/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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