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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 183.25 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 183.25 and 73.75 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 183.25 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/183.25 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 183.25 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 13,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,514.69/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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