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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.44, 183.41 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.44, 183.41 and 73.54 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.44 : 183.41 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.44/183.41 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.44x = 183.41 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.44x = 13,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.42/122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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