Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 182 and 111.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 122, 182 and 111.64 is: 166.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122 : 182 = 111.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122/182 = 111.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122x = 182 × 111.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122x = 20,318.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,318.48/122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166.54
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