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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 183.01 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 183.01 and 40.84 is: 61.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 183.01 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/183.01 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 183.01 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 7,474.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,474.13/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.26

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