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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 184.02 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 184.02 and 102.25 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 184.02 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/184.02 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 184.02 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 18,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816.05/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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