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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.47, 183.64 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.47, 183.64 and 41.28 is: 61.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.47 : 183.64 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.47/183.64 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.47x = 183.64 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.47x = 7,580.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,580.66/122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.90

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