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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.04 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.04 and 76.40 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.04 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.04 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.04 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 13,984.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,984.26/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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