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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 182.88 and 76.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 182.88 and 76.37 is: 114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 182.88 = 76.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/182.88 = 76.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 182.88 × 76.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 13,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965.63/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.31

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