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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.60, 184.04 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.60, 184.04 and 102.44 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.60 : 184.04 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.60/184.04 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.60x = 184.04 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.60x = 18,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.06/122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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