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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 183.95 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 183.95 and 114.67 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 183.95 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/183.95 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 183.95 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 21,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,093.55/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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