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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183 and 102.96 is: 154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 18,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,841.68/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.04

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