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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.24, 183.15 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.24, 183.15 and 76.46 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.24 : 183.15 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.24/183.15 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.24x = 183.15 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.24x = 14,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003.65/122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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