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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.81 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.81 and 109.41 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.81 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.81 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.81 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 20,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110.65/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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