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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.33 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.33 and 76.55 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.33 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.33 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.33 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 14,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.99/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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