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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 184.25 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 184.25 and 100.20 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 184.25 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/184.25 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 184.25 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 18,461.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461.85/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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