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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.17, 183.41 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.17, 183.41 and 105.16 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.17 : 183.41 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.17/183.41 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.17x = 183.41 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.17x = 19,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287.40/122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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