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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.60 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.60 and 60.68 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.60 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.60 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.60 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 11,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,141.31/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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