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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.99, 184.47 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.99, 184.47 and 114.53 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.99 : 184.47 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.99/184.47 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.99x = 184.47 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.99x = 21,126.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.43/122.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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