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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.45, 183.73 and 41.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.45, 183.73 and 41.35 is: 62.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.45 : 183.73 = 41.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.45/183.73 = 41.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.45x = 183.73 × 41.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.45x = 7,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,596.89/122.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.04

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