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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 183.26 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 183.26 and 76.26 is: 114.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 183.26 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/183.26 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 183.26 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 13,975.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,975.41/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.50

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