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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 182.77 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 182.77 and 114.44 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 182.77 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/182.77 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 182.77 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 20,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,915.00/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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