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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 184.18 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 184.18 and 99.60 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 184.18 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/184.18 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 184.18 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 18,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344.33/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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