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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.73, 183.63 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.73, 183.63 and 75.66 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.73 : 183.63 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.73/183.63 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.73x = 183.63 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.73x = 13,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893.45/122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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