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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.17 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.17 and 61.20 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.17 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.17 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.17 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 11,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,210.16/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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