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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.40, 183.44 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.40, 183.44 and 61.44 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.40 : 183.44 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.40/183.44 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.40x = 183.44 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.40x = 11,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,270.55/122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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