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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183.16 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183.16 and 114.16 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183.16 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183.16 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183.16 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 20,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,909.55/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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