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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.61 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.61 and 98.45 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.61 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.61 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.61 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 18,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076.40/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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