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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.20, 183.34 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.20, 183.34 and 74.12 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.20 : 183.34 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.20/183.34 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.20x = 183.34 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.20x = 13,589.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589.16/122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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