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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.60 and 76.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.60 and 76.75 is: 115.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.60 = 76.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.60 = 76.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.60 × 76.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 14,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090.84/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.21

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