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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.14 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.14 and 99.05 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.14 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.14 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.14 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 18,139.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139.10/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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