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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.68, 183.90 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.68, 183.90 and 104.44 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.68 : 183.90 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.68/183.90 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.68x = 183.90 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.68x = 19,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206.52/122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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