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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.74 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.74 and 99.80 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.74 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.74 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.74 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 18,336.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.75/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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