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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 183.97 and 98.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 183.97 and 98.26 is: 147.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 183.97 = 98.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/183.97 = 98.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 183.97 × 98.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 18,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076.89/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.41

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