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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.53 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.53 and 102.87 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.53 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.53 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.53 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 18,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.60/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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