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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 183.36 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 183.36 and 111.36 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 183.36 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/183.36 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 183.36 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 20,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418.97/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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