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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 183.35 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 183.35 and 101.80 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 183.35 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/183.35 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 183.35 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 18,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665.03/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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