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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.34 and 61.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.34 and 61.36 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.34 = 61.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.34 = 61.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.34 × 61.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 11,249.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249.74/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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