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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 183.87 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 183.87 and 61.55 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 183.87 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/183.87 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 183.87 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 11,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,316.28/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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