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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 183.29 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 183.29 and 76.35 is: 114.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 183.29 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/183.29 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 183.29 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 13,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,993.81/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.58

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