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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.64, 182.93 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.64, 182.93 and 114.14 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.64 : 182.93 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.64/182.93 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.64x = 182.93 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.64x = 20,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,879.69/122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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