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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.62 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.62 and 73.73 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.62 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.62 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.62 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 13,538.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538.30/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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