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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 182.92 and 40.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 182.92 and 40.83 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 182.92 = 40.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/182.92 = 40.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 182.92 × 40.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 7,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468.62/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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