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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.52, 182.86 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.52, 182.86 and 108.85 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.52 : 182.86 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.52/182.86 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.52x = 182.86 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.52x = 19,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904.31/122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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