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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 183.39 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 183.39 and 116.48 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 183.39 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/183.39 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 183.39 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 21,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,360.68/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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