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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 182.62 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 182.62 and 108.78 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 182.62 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/182.62 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 182.62 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 19,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,865.40/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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