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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.08 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.08 and 97.71 is: 146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.08 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.08 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.08 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 17,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887.75/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.41

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