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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.79, 183.65 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.79, 183.65 and 103.71 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.79 : 183.65 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.79/183.65 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.79x = 183.65 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.79x = 19,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.82/122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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