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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 182.66 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 182.66 and 115.38 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 182.66 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/182.66 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 182.66 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 21,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,075.31/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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