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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 183.41 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 183.41 and 114.21 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 183.41 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/183.41 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 183.41 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 20,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,946.69/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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