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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 183.48 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 183.48 and 98.32 is: 147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 183.48 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/183.48 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 183.48 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 18,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039.75/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.77

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