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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.44 and 96.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.44 and 96.61 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.44 = 96.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.44 = 96.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.44 × 96.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 17,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722.14/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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