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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 183.49 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 183.49 and 105.27 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 183.49 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/183.49 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 183.49 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 19,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315.99/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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