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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.38, 183.60 and 41.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.38, 183.60 and 41.26 is: 61.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.38 : 183.60 = 41.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.38/183.60 = 41.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.38x = 183.60 × 41.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.38x = 7,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575.34/122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.90

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