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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 182.78 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 182.78 and 112.17 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 182.78 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/182.78 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 182.78 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 20,501.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501.87/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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