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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 183.03 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 183.03 and 61.17 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 183.03 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/183.03 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 183.03 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 11,195.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,195.95/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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