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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.17 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.17 and 76.44 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.17 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.17 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.17 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 14,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,001.51/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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