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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 182.98 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 182.98 and 74.20 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 182.98 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/182.98 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 182.98 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 13,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,577.12/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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