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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 182.57 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 182.57 and 104.66 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 182.57 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/182.57 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 182.57 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 19,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.25/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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