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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 183.59 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 183.59 and 106.20 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 183.59 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/183.59 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 183.59 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 19,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496.73/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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