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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.34 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.34 and 96.60 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.34 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.34 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.34 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 17,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710.64/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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