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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.54, 183.26 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.54, 183.26 and 99.86 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.54 : 183.26 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.54/183.26 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.54x = 183.26 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.54x = 18,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299.68/122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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