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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 185.51 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 185.51 and 121.80 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 185.51 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/185.51 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 185.51 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 22,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595.12/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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