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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 184.32 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 184.32 and 102.60 is: 154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 184.32 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/184.32 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 184.32 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 18,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911.23/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.05

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