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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.53, 183.69 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.53, 183.69 and 73.66 is: 110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.53 : 183.69 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.53/183.69 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.53x = 183.69 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.53x = 13,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,530.15/122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.43

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