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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.16 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.16 and 101.76 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.16 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.16 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.16 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 18,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638.36/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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