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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.37, 183.48 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.37, 183.48 and 73.56 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.37 : 183.48 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.37/183.48 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.37x = 183.48 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.37x = 13,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,496.79/122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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