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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.26 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.26 and 73.60 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.26 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.26 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.26 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 13,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.58/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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