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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.15, 183.21 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.15, 183.21 and 61.25 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.15 : 183.21 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.15/183.21 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.15x = 183.21 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.15x = 11,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,220.70/122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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