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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 184.29 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 184.29 and 106.49 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 184.29 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/184.29 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 184.29 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 19,625.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.04/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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