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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 184.56 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 184.56 and 114.69 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 184.56 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/184.56 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 184.56 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 21,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167.62/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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