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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.39, 183.55 and 41.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.39, 183.55 and 41.23 is: 61.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.39 : 183.55 = 41.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.39/183.55 = 41.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.39x = 183.55 × 41.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.39x = 7,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,567.77/122.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.83

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