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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 183.22 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 183.22 and 107.72 is: 160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 183.22 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/183.22 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 183.22 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 19,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,736.46/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.67

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