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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.96, 184.76 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.96, 184.76 and 98.80 is: 148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.96 : 184.76 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.96/184.76 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.96x = 184.76 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.96x = 18,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.29/122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.46

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