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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 184.10 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 184.10 and 99.78 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 184.10 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/184.10 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 184.10 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 18,369.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,369.62/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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