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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.29, 183.35 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.29, 183.35 and 41.15 is: 61.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.29 : 183.35 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.29/183.35 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.29x = 183.35 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.29x = 7,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,545.41/122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.70

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