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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.47 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.47 and 108.70 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.47 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.47 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.47 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 19,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942.70/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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