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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 183.05 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 183.05 and 104.40 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 183.05 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/183.05 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 183.05 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 19,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109.90/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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