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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 182.97 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 182.97 and 40.84 is: 61.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 182.97 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/182.97 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 182.97 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 7,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,472.49/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.22

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