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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 182.96 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 182.96 and 104.51 is: 155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 182.96 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/182.96 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 182.96 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 19,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.08/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.86

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