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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 183.03 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 183.03 and 117.76 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 183.03 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/183.03 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 183.03 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 21,553.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.61/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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