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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.69, 183.95 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.69, 183.95 and 100.91 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.69 : 183.95 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.69/183.95 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.69x = 183.95 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.69x = 18,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,561.89/122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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