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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 183.53 and 104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 183.53 and 104.21 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 183.53 = 104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/183.53 = 104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 183.53 × 104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 19,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.66/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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