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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184 and 102.32 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 18,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,826.88/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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