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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.23, 183.36 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.23, 183.36 and 99.73 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.23 : 183.36 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.23/183.36 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.23x = 183.36 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.23x = 18,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285.58/122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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