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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 183.86 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 183.86 and 74.48 is: 111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 183.86 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/183.86 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 183.86 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 13,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693.52/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.80

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