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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.30 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.30 and 73.42 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.30 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.30 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.30 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 13,457.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,457.89/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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