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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.48 and 41.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.48 and 41.21 is: 61.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.48 = 41.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.48 = 41.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.48 × 41.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 7,561.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.21/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.82

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