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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 183.68 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 183.68 and 61.57 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 183.68 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/183.68 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 183.68 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 11,309.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,309.18/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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