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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 184.05 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 184.05 and 76.98 is: 115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 184.05 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/184.05 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 184.05 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 14,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167.78/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.50

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