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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 182.84 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 182.84 and 76.55 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 182.84 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/182.84 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 182.84 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 13,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.11/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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