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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 181.97 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 181.97 and 114.68 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 181.97 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/181.97 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 181.97 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 20,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868.63/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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