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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.64 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.64 and 61.55 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.64 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.64 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.64 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 11,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,303.04/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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