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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 182.75 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 182.75 and 115.29 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 182.75 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/182.75 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 182.75 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 21,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068.67/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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