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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.72, 183.60 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.72, 183.60 and 99.36 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.72 : 183.60 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.72/183.60 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.72x = 183.60 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.72x = 18,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.50/122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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