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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 183.76 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 183.76 and 98.24 is: 147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 183.76 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/183.76 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 183.76 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 18,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051.42/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.09

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