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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.69 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.69 and 100.15 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.69 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.69 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.69 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 18,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294.99/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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