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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 184.30 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 184.30 and 112.02 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 184.30 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/184.30 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 184.30 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 20,645.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,645.29/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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