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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 183.87 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 183.87 and 76.92 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 183.87 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/183.87 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 183.87 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 14,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143.28/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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