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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 182.78 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 182.78 and 99.22 is: 148.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 182.78 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/182.78 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 182.78 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 18,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135.43/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.51

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