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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.32, 183.64 and 98.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.32, 183.64 and 98.02 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.32 : 183.64 = 98.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.32/183.64 = 98.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.32x = 183.64 × 98.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.32x = 18,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,000.39/122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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