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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.86, 183.90 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.86, 183.90 and 77.04 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.86 : 183.90 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.86/183.90 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.86x = 183.90 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.86x = 14,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167.66/122.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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