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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.44 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.44 and 108.92 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.44 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.44 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.44 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 19,980.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,980.28/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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