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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 183.59 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 183.59 and 98.12 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 183.59 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/183.59 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 183.59 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 18,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,013.85/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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