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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.57, 183.89 and 61.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.57, 183.89 and 61.64 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.57 : 183.89 = 61.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.57/183.89 = 61.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.57x = 183.89 × 61.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.57x = 11,334.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,334.98/122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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