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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183.76 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183.76 and 91.52 is: 137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183.76 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183.76 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183.76 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 16,818.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.32/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.45

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