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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 184.74 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 184.74 and 101.22 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 184.74 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/184.74 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 184.74 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 18,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699.38/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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