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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.53 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.53 and 40.10 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.53 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.53 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.53 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 7,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358.43/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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