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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 184.12 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 184.12 and 73.94 is: 111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 184.12 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/184.12 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 184.12 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 13,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612.73/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.07

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