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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 183.70 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 183.70 and 115.48 is: 172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 183.70 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/183.70 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 183.70 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 21,213.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,213.02/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.99

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