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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 183.78 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 183.78 and 113.43 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 183.78 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/183.78 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 183.78 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 20,846.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,846.17/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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