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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 183.81 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 183.81 and 106.02 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 183.81 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/183.81 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 183.81 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 19,487.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487.54/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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