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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 182.56 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 182.56 and 115.06 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 182.56 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/182.56 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 182.56 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 21,005.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.35/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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