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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.84 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.84 and 107.45 is: 160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.84 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.84 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.84 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 19,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,754.40/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.98

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