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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.42, 183.58 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.42, 183.58 and 41.27 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.42 : 183.58 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.42/183.58 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.42x = 183.58 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.42x = 7,575.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575.33/122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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