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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 183.96 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 183.96 and 74.55 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 183.96 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/183.96 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 183.96 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 13,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,714.22/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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