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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 183.87 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 183.87 and 102.33 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 183.87 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/183.87 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 183.87 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 18,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,815.42/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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