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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.86 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.86 and 74.52 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.86 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.86 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.86 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 13,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,701.25/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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