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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 184.32 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 184.32 and 114.06 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 184.32 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/184.32 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 184.32 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 21,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,023.54/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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