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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.26 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.26 and 41.02 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.26 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.26 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.26 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 7,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517.33/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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