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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.42 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.42 and 111.88 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.42 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.42 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.42 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 20,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,521.03/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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