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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 184.52 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 184.52 and 113.84 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 184.52 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/184.52 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 184.52 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 21,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.12/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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