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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 183.04 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 183.04 and 100.59 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 183.04 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/183.04 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 183.04 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 18,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,410.83/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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