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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 184.19 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 184.19 and 104.26 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 184.19 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/184.19 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 184.19 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 19,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203.65/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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