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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.89, 183.97 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.89, 183.97 and 106.59 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.89 : 183.97 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.89/183.97 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.89x = 183.97 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.89x = 19,609.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.36/122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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