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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.51, 183.60 and 61.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.51, 183.60 and 61.49 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.51 : 183.60 = 61.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.51/183.60 = 61.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.51x = 183.60 × 61.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.51x = 11,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,290.02/122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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