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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.56, 183.60 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.56, 183.60 and 61.62 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.56 : 183.60 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.56/183.60 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.56x = 183.60 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.56x = 11,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313.43/122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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