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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 183 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 183 and 76.48 is: 114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 183 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/183 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 183 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 13,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.84/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.49

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