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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 183.37 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 183.37 and 114.64 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 183.37 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/183.37 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 183.37 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 21,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021.54/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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