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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 183.47 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 183.47 and 120.89 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 183.47 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/183.47 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 183.47 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 22,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179.54/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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