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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.62 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.62 and 61.76 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.62 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.62 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.62 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 11,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,340.64/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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