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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.61, 183.94 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.61, 183.94 and 41.45 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.61 : 183.94 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.61/183.94 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.61x = 183.94 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.61x = 7,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,623.29/122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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