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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.09, 183.27 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.09, 183.27 and 98.33 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.09 : 183.27 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.09/183.27 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.09x = 183.27 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.09x = 18,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020.94/122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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