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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 182.67 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 182.67 and 99.10 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 182.67 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/182.67 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 182.67 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 18,102.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102.60/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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