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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.48, 183.88 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.48, 183.88 and 76.92 is: 115.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.48 : 183.88 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.48/183.88 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.48x = 183.88 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.48x = 14,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,144.05/122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.48

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