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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 183 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 183 and 99.22 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 183 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/183 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 183 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 18,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,157.26/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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