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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.90, 185.68 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.90, 185.68 and 121.82 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.90 : 185.68 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.90/185.68 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.90x = 185.68 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.90x = 22,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,619.54/122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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