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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.52 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.52 and 76.14 is: 114.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.52 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.52 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.52 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 13,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972.88/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.05

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