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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 183.03 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 183.03 and 122.62 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 183.03 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/183.03 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 183.03 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 22,443.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443.14/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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