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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.60 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.60 and 103.28 is: 154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.60 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.60 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.60 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 18,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961.29/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.94

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