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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 183.84 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 183.84 and 41.43 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 183.84 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/183.84 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 183.84 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 7,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616.49/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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