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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.32 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.32 and 73.41 is: 110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.32 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.32 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.32 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 13,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,457.15/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.05

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