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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.28 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.28 and 98.28 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.28 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.28 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.28 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 18,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.76/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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