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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 183.72 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 183.72 and 74.06 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 183.72 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/183.72 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 183.72 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 13,606.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606.30/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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