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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 182.98 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 182.98 and 107.12 is: 159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 182.98 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/182.98 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 182.98 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 19,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600.82/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.88

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