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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.48 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.48 and 98.62 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.48 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.48 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.48 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 18,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,192.71/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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