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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.21, 183.24 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.21, 183.24 and 61.28 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.21 : 183.24 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.21/183.24 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.21x = 183.24 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.21x = 11,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228.03/122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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