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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.90 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.90 and 104.60 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.90 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.90 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.90 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 19,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235.94/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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