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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 183.43 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 183.43 and 117.95 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 183.43 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/183.43 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 183.43 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 21,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635.57/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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