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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 183.98 and 41.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 183.98 and 41.51 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 183.98 = 41.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/183.98 = 41.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 183.98 × 41.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 7,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637.57/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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