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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 184.21 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 184.21 and 113.99 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 184.21 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/184.21 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 184.21 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 20,996.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,996.89/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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