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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 182.89 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 182.89 and 114.88 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 182.89 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/182.89 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 182.89 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 21,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.43/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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