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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.77 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.77 and 76.94 is: 115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.77 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.77 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.77 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 14,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139.26/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.37

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