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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.40 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.40 and 113.08 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.40 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.40 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.40 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 20,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,738.87/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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