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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 182.91 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 182.91 and 73.20 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 182.91 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/182.91 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 182.91 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 13,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,389.01/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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