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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.87, 184.47 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.87, 184.47 and 74.16 is: 111.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.87 : 184.47 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.87/184.47 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.87x = 184.47 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.87x = 13,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,680.30/122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.34

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