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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.33, 183.41 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.33, 183.41 and 73.52 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.33 : 183.41 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.33/183.41 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.33x = 183.41 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.33x = 13,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483.02/122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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