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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.35, 183.45 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.35, 183.45 and 73.60 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.35 : 183.45 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.35/183.45 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.35x = 183.45 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.35x = 13,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,501.92/122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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