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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 183.28 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 183.28 and 98.08 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 183.28 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/183.28 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 183.28 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 17,976.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.10/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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