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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.06 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.06 and 99.46 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.06 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.06 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.06 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 18,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207.15/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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