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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.24 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.24 and 104.16 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.24 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.24 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.24 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 18,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.12/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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