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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.96 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.96 and 61.18 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.96 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.96 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.96 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 11,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193.49/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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