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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 183.49 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 183.49 and 102.56 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 183.49 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/183.49 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 183.49 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 18,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817.56/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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