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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 182.94 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 182.94 and 104.94 is: 157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 182.94 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/182.94 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 182.94 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 19,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,197.72/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.00

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