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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.23 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.23 and 60.45 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.23 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.23 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.23 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 11,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,075.49/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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