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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 183.70 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 183.70 and 74.41 is: 111.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 183.70 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/183.70 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 183.70 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 13,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,668.74/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.49

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