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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.70, 184.17 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.70, 184.17 and 115.27 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.70 : 184.17 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.70/184.17 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.70x = 184.17 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.70x = 21,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228.38/122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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