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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.53, 183.73 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.53, 183.73 and 44.41 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.53 : 183.73 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.53/183.73 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.53x = 183.73 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.53x = 8,159.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.45/122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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