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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.52 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.52 and 74.35 is: 111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.52 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.52 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.52 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 13,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644.71/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.47

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