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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 184.14 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 184.14 and 104.22 is: 156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 184.14 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/184.14 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 184.14 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 19,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,191.07/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.73

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