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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.88, 183.96 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.88, 183.96 and 74.01 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.88 : 183.96 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.88/183.96 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.88x = 183.96 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.88x = 13,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614.88/122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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