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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 183.66 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 183.66 and 61.56 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 183.66 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/183.66 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 183.66 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 11,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,306.11/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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