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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.39 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.39 and 115.32 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.39 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.39 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.39 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 21,148.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,148.53/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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