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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 182.46 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 182.46 and 73.12 is: 109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 182.46 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/182.46 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 182.46 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 13,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341.48/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.35

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