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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 183.01 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 183.01 and 73.96 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 183.01 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/183.01 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 183.01 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 13,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,535.42/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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