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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 184.28 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 184.28 and 111.24 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 184.28 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/184.28 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 184.28 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 20,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.75/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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