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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.26, 183.48 and 61.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.26, 183.48 and 61.42 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.26 : 183.48 = 61.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.26/183.48 = 61.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.26x = 183.48 × 61.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.26x = 11,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,269.34/122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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