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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 182.85 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 182.85 and 109 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 182.85 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/182.85 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 182.85 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 19,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,930.65/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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