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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.85, 184.41 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.85, 184.41 and 104.92 is: 157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.85 : 184.41 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.85/184.41 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.85x = 184.41 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.85x = 19,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.84/122.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.49

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