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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.10, 182.88 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.10, 182.88 and 76.34 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.10 : 182.88 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.10/182.88 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.10x = 182.88 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.10x = 13,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960.14/122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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