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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.53, 183.77 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.53, 183.77 and 73.62 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.53 : 183.77 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.53/183.77 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.53x = 183.77 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.53x = 13,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.33/122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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