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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.27, 184.37 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.27, 184.37 and 104.45 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.27 : 184.37 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.27/184.37 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.27x = 184.37 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.27x = 19,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256.00/122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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