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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.37 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.37 and 115.11 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.37 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.37 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.37 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 21,108.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108.63/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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