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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.23 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.23 and 122.07 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.23 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.23 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.23 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 31,034.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,034.50/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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