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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.74 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.74 and 105.50 is: 157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.74 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.74 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.74 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 19,384.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384.50/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.96

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