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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 182.97 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 182.97 and 76.50 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 182.97 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/182.97 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 182.97 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 13,997.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,997.21/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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