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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 183.75 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 183.75 and 107.79 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 183.75 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/183.75 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 183.75 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 19,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,806.41/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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