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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 184.34 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 184.34 and 112.88 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 184.34 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/184.34 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 184.34 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 20,806.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806.81/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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