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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.88, 182.82 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.88, 182.82 and 115.22 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.88 : 182.82 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.88/182.82 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.88x = 182.82 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.88x = 21,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,064.52/121.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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