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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 183.28 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 183.28 and 105.56 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 183.28 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/183.28 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 183.28 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 19,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,347.04/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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