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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 184.01 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 184.01 and 99.86 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 184.01 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/184.01 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 184.01 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 18,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373.82/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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