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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.65, 183.88 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.65, 183.88 and 61.76 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.65 : 183.88 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.65/183.88 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.65x = 183.88 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.65x = 11,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356.43/122.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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