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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 183.99 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 183.99 and 104.57 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 183.99 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/183.99 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 183.99 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 19,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,239.83/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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