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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 183.48 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 183.48 and 73.62 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 183.48 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/183.48 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 183.48 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 13,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507.80/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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