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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.04 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.04 and 74.00 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.04 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.04 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.04 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 13,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618.22/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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