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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 184.35 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 184.35 and 114.86 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 184.35 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/184.35 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 184.35 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 21,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174.44/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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