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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.01, 183.03 and 40.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.01, 183.03 and 40.87 is: 61.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.01 : 183.03 = 40.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.01/183.03 = 40.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.01x = 183.03 × 40.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.01x = 7,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480.44/122.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.31

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