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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.40 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.40 and 103.52 is: 155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.40 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.40 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.40 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 19,087.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.65/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.24

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