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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.81 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.81 and 76.74 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.81 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.81 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.81 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 14,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.58/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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