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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.15 and 112.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.15 and 112.42 is: 168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.15 = 112.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.15 = 112.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.15 × 112.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 20,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,589.72/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.41

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