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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.50, 182.93 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.50, 182.93 and 99.62 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.50 : 182.93 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.50/182.93 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.50x = 182.93 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.50x = 18,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.49/122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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