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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 183.84 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 183.84 and 102.58 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 183.84 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/183.84 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 183.84 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 18,858.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858.31/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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