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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 184.03 and 77.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 184.03 and 77.06 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 184.03 = 77.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/184.03 = 77.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 184.03 × 77.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 14,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180.62/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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