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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 184.17 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 184.17 and 114.67 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 184.17 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/184.17 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 184.17 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 21,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,118.77/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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