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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.36 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.36 and 100.59 is: 150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.36 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.36 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.36 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 18,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,444.18/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.87

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