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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 183.69 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 183.69 and 112.66 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 183.69 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/183.69 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 183.69 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 20,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,694.06/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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