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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.42 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.42 and 74.12 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.42 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.42 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.42 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 13,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,595.09/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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