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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.87 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.87 and 76.95 is: 115.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.87 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.87 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.87 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 14,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.80/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.49

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