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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 183.97 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 183.97 and 102.66 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 183.97 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/183.97 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 183.97 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 18,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,886.36/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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