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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 183.15 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 183.15 and 113.55 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 183.15 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/183.15 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 183.15 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 20,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796.68/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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