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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 183.67 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 183.67 and 76.89 is: 115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 183.67 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/183.67 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 183.67 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 14,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.28/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.04

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