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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 184.17 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 184.17 and 104.28 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 184.17 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/184.17 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 184.17 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 19,204.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,204.73/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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