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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 182.99 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 182.99 and 109.60 is: 163.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 182.99 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/182.99 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 182.99 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 20,055.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055.70/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.64

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