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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.35 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.35 and 105.05 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.35 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.35 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.35 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 19,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,366.33/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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