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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183 and 76.44 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 13,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,988.52/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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