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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 183.54 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 183.54 and 112.17 is: 167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 183.54 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/183.54 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 183.54 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 20,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.68/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.95

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