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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.08 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.08 and 74 is: 110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.08 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.08 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.08 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 13,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,547.92/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.90

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