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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 183.91 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 183.91 and 76.70 is: 115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 183.91 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/183.91 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 183.91 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 14,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.90/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.16

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