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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 183.36 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 183.36 and 102.16 is: 153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 183.36 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/183.36 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 183.36 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 18,732.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,732.06/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.52

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