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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.12 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.12 and 74.30 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.12 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.12 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.12 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 13,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605.82/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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