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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 183.12 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 183.12 and 105.53 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 183.12 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/183.12 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 183.12 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 19,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324.65/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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