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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.84, 184.32 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.84, 184.32 and 74.10 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.84 : 184.32 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.84/184.32 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.84x = 184.32 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.84x = 13,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658.11/122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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