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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.40 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.40 and 99.44 is: 149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.40 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.40 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.40 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 18,237.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237.30/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.02

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