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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.54 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.54 and 99.62 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.54 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.54 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.54 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 18,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.25/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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