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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.21, 182.97 and 103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.21, 182.97 and 103.98 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.21 : 182.97 = 103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.21/182.97 = 103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.21x = 182.97 × 103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.21x = 19,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025.22/122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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