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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 183.97 and 73.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 183.97 and 73.92 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 183.97 = 73.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/183.97 = 73.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 183.97 × 73.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 13,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598.46/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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