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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 182.15 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 182.15 and 114.81 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 182.15 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/182.15 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 182.15 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 20,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.64/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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