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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 186.74 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 186.74 and 122.22 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 186.74 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/186.74 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 186.74 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 22,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.75/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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