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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.06 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.06 and 100.40 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.06 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.06 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.06 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 18,378.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,378.31/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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