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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.66, 184.20 and 74.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.66, 184.20 and 74.87 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.66 : 184.20 = 74.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.66/184.20 = 74.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.66x = 184.20 × 74.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.66x = 13,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,791.79/122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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