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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 185.07 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 185.07 and 112.52 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 185.07 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/185.07 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 185.07 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 20,824.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,824.08/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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