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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 183.78 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 183.78 and 74.51 is: 111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 183.78 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/183.78 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 183.78 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 13,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,692.53/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.72

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