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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 184.59 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 184.59 and 116.90 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 184.59 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/184.59 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 184.59 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 21,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,578.57/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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