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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.97, 184.55 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.97, 184.55 and 111.63 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.97 : 184.55 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.97/184.55 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.97x = 184.55 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.97x = 20,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601.32/122.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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