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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 183.45 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 183.45 and 99.11 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 183.45 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/183.45 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 183.45 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 18,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181.73/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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