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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.49, 183.82 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.49, 183.82 and 61.64 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.49 : 183.82 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.49/183.82 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.49x = 183.82 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.49x = 11,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,329.88/122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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