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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 183.23 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 183.23 and 76.61 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 183.23 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/183.23 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 183.23 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 14,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035.95/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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