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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.20 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.20 and 74.74 is: 112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.20 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.20 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.20 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 13,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,767.11/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.00

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