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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 183.96 and 77.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 183.96 and 77.30 is: 115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 183.96 = 77.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/183.96 = 77.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 183.96 × 77.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 14,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220.11/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.69

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