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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 183.39 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 183.39 and 74.14 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 183.39 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/183.39 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 183.39 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 13,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,596.53/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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