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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.25, 183.36 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.25, 183.36 and 74.46 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.25 : 183.36 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.25/183.36 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.25x = 183.36 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.25x = 13,652.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,652.99/122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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