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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.11 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.11 and 73.65 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.11 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.11 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.11 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 13,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486.05/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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