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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.14, 183.08 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.14, 183.08 and 76.38 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.14 : 183.08 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.14/183.08 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.14x = 183.08 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.14x = 13,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.24/122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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