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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.75, 183.67 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.75, 183.67 and 74.03 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.75 : 183.67 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.75/183.67 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.75x = 183.67 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.75x = 13,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,597.09/122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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