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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.58, 183.69 and 61.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.58, 183.69 and 61.63 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.58 : 183.69 = 61.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.58/183.69 = 61.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.58x = 183.69 × 61.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.58x = 11,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,320.36/122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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