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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.98, 184.61 and 74.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.98, 184.61 and 74.98 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.98 : 184.61 = 74.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.98/184.61 = 74.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.98x = 184.61 × 74.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.98x = 13,842.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842.06/122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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