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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 183.48 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 183.48 and 99.52 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 183.48 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/183.48 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 183.48 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 18,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.93/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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