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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.21, 183.15 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.21, 183.15 and 101.96 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.21 : 183.15 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.21/183.15 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.21x = 183.15 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.21x = 18,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.06/122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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