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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.92 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.92 and 76.94 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.92 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.92 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.92 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 14,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149.50/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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