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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.34, 183.68 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.34, 183.68 and 76.58 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.34 : 183.68 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.34/183.68 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.34x = 183.68 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.34x = 14,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,066.21/122.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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