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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 183.41 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 183.41 and 104.20 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 183.41 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/183.41 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 183.41 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 19,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112.35/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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