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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.21 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.21 and 73.62 is: 110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.21 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.21 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.21 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 13,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487.92/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.10

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