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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 182.70 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 182.70 and 113.49 is: 169.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 182.70 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/182.70 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 182.70 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 20,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734.62/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.40

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