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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 183.90 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 183.90 and 112.78 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 183.90 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/183.90 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 183.90 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 20,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,740.24/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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