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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.87 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.87 and 41.43 is: 62.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.87 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.87 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.87 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 7,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,617.73/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.14

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