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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 183.70 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 183.70 and 120.70 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 183.70 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/183.70 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 183.70 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 22,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.63/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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